This is how to make a light saber (on a smaller scale). 1. get graphite pencil lead, 9 volt battery, and some wire. twist the copper ends and tape the wire on: bingo. instant light saber!!!! you can use this if your lights are out and have no matches!!!!! this cost me 5 bucks.

Learn how to do special video effects on a budget. Create a realistic lightsaber and phaser,and then learn how to lop off someones hand - or at least make it seem that way. The age-old bout of Star wars vs. Star Trek, has led to this mind bending, mind meld of a first episode showing you how to make your own light saber and phaser effects. The secrets of movie professionals are revealed in this cool new series. Distributed by Tubemogul.

On this episode of Your FX, our fans teach you how to make a steady-cam and an open wound for cheap. We've also collected some of the best clips submitted to the show. There's also special spotlight on one fan's awesome fighting choreography using light-sabers. Keep submitting your tutorials and clips for next month's episode!

A guy pays $240,000 for a LightSaber, then finds out that lightsabers are NOT real!! A porn addiction PSA. Why the Governor of Illinois doesn't qualify to be a true Jackbird. Bob Dylan and more! SUBSCRIBE you S.O.B.